Rhode Island: Lawmakers Pass Mental Health Fix

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State lawmakers in Providence passed legislation last week to increase the reporting in Rhode Island of individuals who are already prohibited from owning a firearm.### The Ocean State is one of a few states that do not report any mental health records to NICS.### The House unanimously approved House Bill 7939 early last week.###### The Senate Judiciary Committee also amended and approved its companion legislation to match the House Bill.### Senate Bill 2774 will now go to the Senate floor for its consideration.### State legislators are hoping to wrap up their 2014 session as early as this Friday.